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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $6,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,895 $30,245
Technology Package 3,300  
Technology Package 3,026  
Options (change) 3,300 0
Options (change) 3,026 0
Destination 760 850
Total Price $37,955 $31,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,492
Model Year20092018
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,955$31,095
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$31,095

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,975$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6080

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelRDXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in179.8 in
Width73.6 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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